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A modem based Telephone Answering Machine works by using a sound card
equipped with a microphone to record an outgoing message. This message is stored
as a .wav file which is played by the modem when an incoming call is detected.
The modem converts the digital information contained in the .wav file into an
audio signal which is then sent over the phone line. The person calling hears this
as your outgoing message.
The sequence of recording an incoming message is the reverse of an outgoing
message. The modem converts the audio signal, in this case the message being
left, into digital information and stores it as a .wav file on your computer’s hard
drive. When you play back the stored messages the communications software
plays back these .wav files. You hear them as your recorded messages.
The application program must be able to communicate with both the sound card
and the modem. The default parameters of the software witch came with your
modem have been specially configured for your modem’s voice capabilities. Even
if you decide to use another third-party application, test the modem and it’s voice
functions with the included application first for best results.
Note:
The Actiontec 56K USB Call Waiting Modem supports Distinctive Ring
and Caller ID when used with some communications software
applications, including the communications software application shipped
with this modem. The communications software you decide to use must
support Distinctive Ring and Caller ID to make use of these features of
the Actiontec 56K USB Call Waiting Modem.
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